Comparison

TVB vs BiblioVDS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TVB

Access the Treviso Library System catalog to search for books, documents, and digital media. Manage your loans, save items, and discover new reading suggestions. This app also provides real-time news and library location information.

Highlights
  • Search library holdings
  • Barcode search
  • Access digital media (eBooks, audiobooks)
  • Manage loans and renewals
  • Save personal bibliography
  • Suggest items for purchase
  • View library maps
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With TVB you can search the library catalogue for books and documents in libraries in the Treviso Library System. You can: - check articles in the newsstand - Search library holdings for availability of books and other materials or use a fast bar code search to find documents. - Search ELib (eBooks, audio books, video, data bases, music, etc...) - Check the availability of documents in libraries. - Request or place bookings for the loan of an item or extend an item’s loan period. - Save items in your personal bibliography. - Suggest an item for purchase to the librarian. - Check your status as a library patron. - view map of with closest libraries with a copy of the document. Furthermore, this version includes: - iPad desing which uses the the full iPad screen to make more information immediately available. - new search filters and capabilities using facets and classifications: tags, authors, year of publication, material types, etc... - you can now choose multiple preferred libraries. - listings highlight documents available in preferred libraries. - document details show availability on the same page. - you can now share events, news and titles on the major social networks. - synchronize your bibliograohy with the library portal. - recommended reading ("people who read this, also read...") - news is updated in real time. Note: The accessibility statement for this APP is available at the following address: https://form.agid.gov.it/view/5c30a3f0-63d9-11f0-a984-d913f7ce0774

About

BiblioVDS

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BiblioVDS Γ¨ l'App messa a disposizione dei loro utenti dal sistema bibliotecario della Valle del Sacco. Con BiblioVDS puoi accedere ai servizi bibliotecari per - cercare libri o altri materiali, con una ricerca testuale o velocemente tramite lettura del codice a barre, - consultare documenti elettronici, - conoscere la disponibilitΓ  del documento, - richiedere, prenotare o prorogare un prestito, - salvare le proprie bibliografie sincronizzate col portale web, - suggerire un acquisto, - visualizzare i propri prestiti e i messaggi, - avere a disposizione tutte le informazioni sulle biblioteche.

Screenshots

TVB4 screens
BiblioVDS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TVB at every 3 months against BiblioVDS's every 25 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TVB ships an update every 3 months, BiblioVDS every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
TVB versus BiblioVDS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTVBBiblioVDS
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews41.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 months β€” betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRegione VenetoDOT BEYOND SRL

In-app purchases

None

TVB

No in-app purchases

None

BiblioVDS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TVB free?
TVB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BiblioVDS free?
BiblioVDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TVB or BiblioVDS have ads?
Neither TVB nor BiblioVDS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TVB or BiblioVDS?
TVB ships an update every 3 months, and BiblioVDS every 25 months. Most recently, TVB was updated on October 6, 2026 and BiblioVDS on October 4, 2026.

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